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Fowler 52-008-706-0, Premium Dial Caliper With 0-6" Measuring Range (White)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 627 ratings
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Brand Fowler
Material Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 9.6"L x 3.4"W
Range 6 inches
Measurement Accuracy Exact

About this item

  • ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: This dial caliper has an accuracy of ±0.001" and is the perfect caliper measuring tool for machining or household/DIY measurements
  • 4 MEASURING CAPABILITIES: This dial caliper can be used to measure inside and outside dimensions, depths, and steps and includes 2 sets of jaws and a depth rod
  • KNURLED LOCK: Features a knurled lock screw that holds the sliding jaw in position when required; a covered rack helps prevent dirt and debris from entering it and a thumb-operated fine adjustment roller allows for one-handed use
  • DIAL GRADUATIONS: The dial hand completes one revolution every 0.1" and features a white dial with 0.001" graduations; the beam has engraved 0.10" graduations with a large, easy-to-read dial
  • SET INCLUDES: [1] Premium Dial Caliper, instruction manual, and storage case

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 3.4 x 1 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 52-008-706-0
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Tools
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fred V. Fowler Company, Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0014DEXNM
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 627 ratings

Product Description

The Fowler High Precision 6" Premium Stainless Steel Dial Caliper has a covered rack that helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the gearing and could produce measurement errors. This caliper is used for measuring inside dimensions (ID), outside dimensions (OD), depths, and steps. The hardened stainless steel components, including the beam, measuring surfaces, rack, gears, and depth rod, offer improved corrosion resistance, increased accuracy, and increased product life. Self-contained movement eliminates gear misalignment, while the dual pinion drive mechanism reduces wear on the rack and pinion. An adjustable dial enables zero setting. Spring loaded, shockproof gearing offers increased accuracy over standard gear configurations. Backlash is the amount of clearance between mated gear teeth in the caliper controls that prevents the gear teeth from jamming. The base measurement is taken from the long beam, which provides the initial whole measurement in inches or centimeters, and added to the dial reading, which provides fractional measurements in inches or millimeters. A locking mechanism provides the ability to take differential measurements for determining the difference in measurements between two objects. Fowler, an American company, manufactures premium inspection and measurement instruments like electronic indicators, calipers, bore gages, and micrometers. The company, founded in 1946, is headquartered in Newton, MA.

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California Residents Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can potentially expose you to chemicals including Chromium, Lead and Nickel which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.


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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    627 global ratings

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    Customers like the quality, value, accuracy, performance, and smoothness of the caliper. For example, they mention it's well built, works well, and has a smooth action. Some are happy with readability, and damage. That said, opinions are mixed on alignment.

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    91 customers mention78 positive13 negative

    Customers are happy with the quality of the tools. They say it's well built, accurate, and easy to read. Customers also say it is the best calipers in the business and a fine caliper for daily use.

    "...them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...But, never expected this set for under $40 to so well built! It's a great heavy set that is very consistent. Great buy!!!" Read more

    "...This caliper appears to be of equal or better quality so I expect many years of service from it...." Read more

    "...But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice...." Read more

    52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the tools. They say it is an outstanding product for the price, with decent quality. Customers also say it's a great buy for somebody who really needs it.

    "Outstanding product for the price. I use them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...It's a great heavy set that is very consistent. Great buy!!!" Read more

    "...A touch of class if anything.Worth the money for this tool. Automatic loss of one star as it is made in China." Read more

    "very accurate easy to read good price for the quality." Read more

    51 customers mention46 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the caliper. They mention that it is well-made, has great quality, and provides accurate measurements. Customers are also impresseded with the smooth operation and consistent readings.

    "...I went back to this dial and like it a lot. It's always accurate and after several months of use it's a pleasure to take it out, measure something..." Read more

    "...This caliper is very accurate if you know how to use it properly.They even included very good directions for people that don't know how to use it...." Read more

    "Accuracy based on test blocks seems correct. Jaw parallelism is perfect. Yes the bezel is blue as other reviews show...." Read more

    "...Measured against a much higher dollar caliper and it is surprisingly accurate. I love the digital read out...." Read more

    40 customers mention36 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well, doesn't feel cheap, and has zero problems so far. Some say that it's a great tool for now and their use, and that it returns to zero every time.

    "...I use them in a very tough environment and the perform very well. Great instrument!" Read more

    "...machinist I would opt for a higher caliber caliper, these work great for occasional use where accuracy of .001” or less is acceptable." Read more

    "Great quality and precision. It came perfectly zeroed (within a thousandths of an inch when measuring a 9mm industrial ruby tip)...." Read more

    "...Works great, has good feel to them, better than my old calipers did." Read more

    28 customers mention20 positive8 negative

    Customers like the smoothness of the tools. They say it's accurate, runs smoother, and has a tight but smooth feel to it.

    "...It has a tight but smooth feel to it and feels like it was put together very well...." Read more

    "...It now moves smooth from 0 to 5 inches with the last inch a little tight...." Read more

    "The movement action was quite stiff when I first got it but it's loosened up significantly...." Read more

    "...It runs smoother, Dial numbers are razor sharp. The case can be opened & closed with one hand, which is a plus." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the readability of the tool to be easy. They mention that the dial is easy to read, and the digital readout is accurate. They also appreciate the good directions for people who don't know how to use it. Overall, customers say it's a great tool for beginner machinists or just for home use.

    "...But these are quite nice calipers. Easy to read. Solid zero. No slop. The plastic storage case is super nice...." Read more

    "...They even included very good directions for people that don't know how to use it. I'm very pleased with it." Read more

    "...The research is absolutely correct. The heft, the ease of reading, the cleanliness of the instrument reminds you you have something very special in..." Read more

    "...I love the digital read out...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the damage of the tool. They mention that it works exactly as advertised, is truly shock-proof, and has no cheap plastic parts to break. The product is rugged and has survived being bumped off a milling table.

    "...Not much else to say except that it's pretty rugged too...." Read more

    "These things are really fantastic. The action is smooth, no lash in the gears and looks great...." Read more

    "Holds zero very well. Has survived being bumped off milling table. Good accuracy, especially for student shops. I'm very happy with these...." Read more

    "...action is smooth and the measurements accurate - no cheap plastic parts to break - for the price I got more than I paid for - would recommend..." Read more

    12 customers mention4 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the alignment of the caliper. Some mention it's a great product, accurate, and has good quality metal. However, others say that the measurement graph under the dial does not line up in the jaws of calipers, and they have trouble keeping the bezel aligned on zero. The jaw and beveled edge are not in alignment, and the vernier doesn't line up with the dial.

    "...has become too tight to use the roller, and I have some trouble keeping the bezel aligned on zero...." Read more

    "...It runs smoother, Dial numbers are razor sharp. The case can be opened & closed with one hand, which is a plus." Read more

    "The calibers are always a strain to read. The jaw and beveled edge are not in alignment. The are offset by ~.060,...." Read more

    "...I found the caliper to be pretty smooth. The Caliper is not as nice as the Mitutoyo caliper but then again it cost several times more...." Read more

    Nice quality as expected, but bulky
    4 Stars
    Nice quality as expected, but bulky
    Accuracy based on test blocks seems correct. Jaw parallelism is perfect. Yes the bezel is blue as other reviews show. Overall a fine product.Only one thing makes this less than ideal, they for some reason added a plastic housing for no reason I can determine. See pictures, highlighted in red to distinguish what appears to be a bulky add on.
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    The caliper that I received is slightly different from the product photo - mine has a blue bezel and blue "Fowler" logo as shown in the attached. A touch of class if anything.
    Worth the money for this tool. Automatic loss of one star as it is made in China.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
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